This is one of the shortest hops in the Cyclades, and it shows in the price and the pace of the crossing. Koufonissi and Schinoussa sit close enough that the ferry barely gets up to speed before it's easing back into harbour, and on a calm day you can watch one island recede while the other comes into focus. Small Cyclades Lines runs the local boat that many islanders use for everyday business, while Blue Star Ferries also calls on this leg as part of longer routes through the group -- so you may find yourself on anything from a small local vessel to a larger ferry passing through.
Don't expect a big timetable here. This is a lean, functional link between two small islands, not a route built for high turnover, so it pays to check the schedule box above for the exact days and times before you plan around it -- especially if you're trying to fit Schinoussa into a wider island-hopping itinerary.
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